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The risks of noncardiac surgery after stent implantation are unclear, but have important implications for patient management.
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Current guidelines recommend cardiac rehabilitation using moderate exercise programs for most ischemic heart disease (IHD) patients. Also, studies have shown that the intensity of exercise is directly related to the cardioprotective effects.
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Dementia and benzodiazepines; effectiveness of omega-3 fatty acid and Ginkgo biloba supplements; and FDA actions.
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This paper reports the results of the Safety of Two Strategies of ICD Management at Implantation (SAFE-ICD) study.
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Beta-blockers have long been a cornerstone of therapy for patients who have suffered myocardial infarction (MI). However, most studies of beta blockade following MI were performed before the current era of reperfusion therapy, statins, and antiplatelet agents.
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In patients with severe coronary artery disease (CAD) and depressed left ventricular (LV) function, coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery remains the recommended treatment.
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a complex group of heart-related conditions that are the leading cause of death among Americans and Europeans.
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Acupressure is a therapeutic intervention that has its roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is based on the same meridian theory used in acupuncture. However, rather than using needles, acupoints are typically stimulated using pressure from fingers, hands, elbows or, in some cases, by devices.